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Complex, unfamiliar sentences make the brain's language network work harder, study reveals

Complex, unfamiliar sentences make the brain's language network work harder, study reveals

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith help from an artificial language network, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely

Complex, unfamiliar sentences make the brain's language network work harder, study reveals

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith help from an artificial language network, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely
Gender parity in autism research: Synaptic similarities challenge focus on male models

Gender parity in autism research: Synaptic similarities challenge focus on male models

byHebrew University of JerusalemSchematic workflow of biochemical analysis, spine density, and behavioral tests performed in this study. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038

Gender parity in autism research: Synaptic similarities challenge focus on male models

byHebrew University of JerusalemSchematic workflow of biochemical analysis, spine density, and behavioral tests performed in this study. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038
The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers

The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers

by Başak Türker and Delphine Oudiette,The ConversationCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsIn his sci-fi film "Inception," (2010), Christopher Nolan imagined his protagonist slipping into other

The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers

by Başak Türker and Delphine Oudiette,The ConversationCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsIn his sci-fi film "Inception," (2010), Christopher Nolan imagined his protagonist slipping into other
Scientists use high-tech brain stimulation to make people more hypnotizable

Scientists use high-tech brain stimulation to make people more hypnotizable

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow deeply someone can be hypnotized—known as hypnotizability—appears to be a stable trait that changes little throughout adu

Scientists use high-tech brain stimulation to make people more hypnotizable

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow deeply someone can be hypnotized—known as hypnotizability—appears to be a stable trait that changes little throughout adu
Growth hormone found to influence regulation of anxiety via a specific group of neurons

Growth hormone found to influence regulation of anxiety via a specific group of neurons

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study showed that growth hormone modifies synapses and structurally alters the neurons that secrete somatostatin. Credit: WikipediaGrowth hormone (GH) acts on

Growth hormone found to influence regulation of anxiety via a specific group of neurons

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study showed that growth hormone modifies synapses and structurally alters the neurons that secrete somatostatin. Credit: WikipediaGrowth hormone (GH) acts on
Multiple instruments can best assess transcranial magnetic stimulation success

Multiple instruments can best assess transcranial magnetic stimulation success

by Lori SolomonSymptom burden during repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) may be most accurately assessed through the use of multiple instr

Multiple instruments can best assess transcranial magnetic stimulation success

by Lori SolomonSymptom burden during repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) may be most accurately assessed through the use of multiple instr
Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had "a quite emotional, personal conversation" with h

Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had "a quite emotional, personal conversation" with h
Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers ass

Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers ass
Bracelet tracks bipolar mood swings: Changing electrical signals in skin linked to manic or depressed moods

Bracelet tracks bipolar mood swings: Changing electrical signals in skin linked to manic or depressed moods

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologyResearcher wearing the Empatica E4 bracelet. Credit: Diego Hidalgo-MazzeiResearchers have announced preliminary results of using wearable technology

Bracelet tracks bipolar mood swings: Changing electrical signals in skin linked to manic or depressed moods

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologyResearcher wearing the Empatica E4 bracelet. Credit: Diego Hidalgo-MazzeiResearchers have announced preliminary results of using wearable technology
Cross-subject emotion recognition brain-computer interface based on fNIRS and DBJNet

Cross-subject emotion recognition brain-computer interface based on fNIRS and DBJNet

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.Cross-subject emotion recognition framework based on fNIRS, including data collection, data partitioning, model training and evaluation. Credit:Cyborg

Cross-subject emotion recognition brain-computer interface based on fNIRS and DBJNet

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co.Cross-subject emotion recognition framework based on fNIRS, including data collection, data partitioning, model training and evaluation. Credit:Cyborg
Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend

Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers

by Juan F. Samaniego,Open University of CataloniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCan an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gend
Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod